In Portugal there’s a delicious fish paste called “Patê de sardinha”. It’s served with bread as a small bite before dinner or as small snack accompanying drinks.
Unfortunately it’s not easy to come by in Holland. So once in a while I try to make a substitute. Here’s the one for today:
Two BBQ grilled herrings (left over from yesterday, grilled with a basil and olive oil dressing)
50 ml of walnut oil
One small tin of tomato puree (about 70 grams)
Salt and pepper to taste
Remove fish bones if there are any left
Mash the fish in a blender together with the tomato paste
Add walnut oil until the paste is creamy
season with salt and pepper
Serve with fresh baked Baguette in slices
Suggestions to drink:
Ice cold vinho verde when it’s really hot or
Joãn Pirez (Even harder to come by then Patê de sardinha, sadly)